Electric shavers: Braun Series 9 Pro+ Electric Shaver is our No-Brainer pick

Start with foil or rotary

Foil shavers move straight across the face and tend to shave closer on straight areas. Rotary shavers have round, flexing heads that some people find easier on the neck and jaw. If you already like one style, stay with it.

Braun Series 9 Pro+ Electric Shaver

The Braun Series 9 Pro+ is the electric shaver most people should get for a close, comfortable shave. Its foil head handles thick growth well, it works wet or dry, and a pop-up precision trimmer tidies sideburns. It costs a lot, and replacement heads add up, but it is the one to beat.

Philips Norelco Shaver 9000 Prestige

The Philips Norelco 9000 Prestige is the pick if you prefer a rotary shaver. Its round heads flex to follow the jaw and neck, which helps on tricky contours, and it works wet or dry. If you have used a rotary shaver before and liked it, this is the premium choice.

Remington F5-5800 Power Series Foil Shaver

The Remington F5-5800 is the budget pick. It is a foil shaver that works corded or cordless, has a pop-up trimmer and a head you can rinse under the tap. Remington lists about 60 minutes of cordless runtime. It is less effective on the neck than the Braun, but a solid shave for the money.

Choose by style and budget

Pick the Braun Series 9 Pro+ for the closest, most comfortable foil shave. Pick the Philips Norelco 9000 Prestige if you prefer rotary heads. Pick the Remington F5-5800 for a capable foil shaver at a low cost.

What stands out

• The Braun and Philips work wet or dry
• The Remington runs corded or cordless
• All three have a trimmer or trimming attachment

Watch out for

• Replacement heads cost extra over time
• Your skin may need a few weeks to adjust to a new shaver
• Check whether a cleaning station is included

Before you buy

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Choose foil or rotary, then your budget.

Think about the fit: Choose foil or rotary first, then budget.

Check before buying: Shaver type, wet or dry use, runtime and replacement head cost

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